BMW 3 Series Leasing

Why Would You Want One?

The rear-driven format and perfect 50:50 weight distribution makes a 3 Series handle very differently from its rivals. Plus the engines use cutting-edge technology, upgraded petrol units having joined the popular diesel options in recent times.  The cabins have had a similarly light touch applied to them, with a splash of chrome here and a high-gloss surface there.

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Tick the box for the ‘lease BMW 3 Series’ option and you’ll get a choice of saloon or Touring estate bodystyles. Either way, various BMW 3 Series offers can make this Bavarian contender look attractive on the balance sheet. Engine-wise, things kick off with a three cylinder 1.5-litre unit borrowed from the MINI. Otherwise, you’re looking at 2.0-litre petrol power for the 320i and 330i variants which slot in below the 6 cylinder 340i and the fire-breathing M3.  Most buyers want one of the 2.0-litre diesel units you’ll find in the 316d, 318d and 320d derivatives, plus there are 6 cylinder 330d and 335d options. A number of models are available with BMW’s xDrive four-wheel drive system. And the Munich has also made big advances with its latest eight-speed Steptronic transmission.

Recent design updates now see this car sit wider and lower than before and the headlights have also been tinkered with, LED indicators now in place. There is also a revised range of wheels, with rims up to 19 inches in diameter available as an option - and 20-inch wheels can be selected from the BMW accessories range. The saloon's luggage bay still measures 480-litres - or there's the Touring estate version with 495-litres.

The Bottom Line

The 3 Series has changed a lot about the way we buy cars in this class, continually forcing its rivals to play catch up. This one's no different. Even if you’re not a keen driver, there are so many tempting BMW 3 Series lease offers out there that if you’re shopping in this segment, this car has to be well worth a look.